My Alpharetta Best Of 2026 Winners
After hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, we reveal the businesses you chose as
Hood Winks
Alpharetta’s Wild Side
Alpharetta’s Wild Side is buzzing—literally. Recertified for the ninth year as a National Wildlife Federation
Mercantile Social
Live music, creative craft cocktails and yummy food are just a few of the reasons
Alpharetta Symphony presents “Revolution”
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Alpharetta Symphony presents “Revolution” on Feb. 6, a
Food Faves
Roaring Social
Downtown Alpharetta’s Roaring Social is a ’20s speakeasy-inspired destination with live music, boutique bowling and
Lapeer Steak & Seafood
Lapeer Steak & Seafood is a winning stop for premium beef cuts, day-boat fish, fresh
Rumi’s Kitchen
With modern Persian dishes like saffron-infused rice, grilled meats and creative veggie options, Rumi’s Kitchen
Lily Sushi Bar
Lily Sushi Bar flies in premium fish all the way from Japan to deliver creative
Health & Happiness
Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies with Allergy Drops
Seasonal suffering may soon be a thing of the past. Allergy drops, which are applied once-a-day beneath the tongue, are
2020 Best Place for Natural Looking Botox
Congratulations to Dermatology Center of Atlanta for being named 2020’s Best Place for Natural-Looking Botox by Best
Enjoy Some “Me-Time”
Nothing melts the stresses of the day away like a nice hot bath. Light a few
Transform Your Luscious Locks
Over your quarantine-do? Check in to Aria Salon Spa at its new location in Downtown Alpharetta
Home & Garden
Etowah Group Helps Bring Your Outdoor Living Dreams to Life
The pros at Etowah Group work with you each step of the way to
Maximize Your Closet Space
“My design maximized every square inch of this closet,” designer Scott Barnes explains. He “went all”
Improve your Health with Easy Carpet Cleaning
Congratulations to Citrus Fresh Carpet Cleaning for being voted My Home Improvement’s (sister publication to My
The 2021 Pantone Color of the Year
Global color authority Pantone® has released their 2021 Color of the Year, and surprise, they couldn’t pick just
Family
Big Creek Greenway
Next time you’re exploring the Big Creek Greenway, you might just encounter a gaggle of
Mustang News Team Takes Home National Award
Congratulations to The Mustang News Team at Fulton Science Academy. The group earned 5th place in
Help Your Child Find Their Inner Artist
Encourage your kiddo to unleash their inner creativity with online art lessons from Othels Art. Under
Sprinkle on Fun with DIY Cookie Kits
Have some fun in the kitchen courtesy of DIY Cookie Kits from It’s a Sweet
Good in The Hood
FurKids
When you volunteer at FurKids, the largest no-kill shelter in the South, you help love
The Drake Closet
The mission of The Drake House is empowering women and children experiencing homelessness to achieve
Alpharetta Community Agriculture Program
If building a sustainable future is your passion, check out the Alpharetta Community Agriculture Program.
Atlanta Angels
The 400,000 American children in foster care and the families who care for them need
Meet Your Neighbors
Dr. Emi Kooyman: Veterinarian • Businesswoman • Dog Mom
By Cory Olesen Unlike most of her colleagues, Dr. Emi Kooyman didn’t dream of being
Staci Sparrow: Sports Mom • Interior Design Consultant • Small-Business Owner
By Jennifer Colosimo Born and raised right here in Alpharetta, Staci Sparrow knows this neighborhood
Unleashed Love
Alpharetta’s Furriest Family Members By Wyndi Kappes and Reagan Kelly We know pet parents are
Helping Families Thrive Forward
Atlanta Divorce Law Group Redefines the Way Families Cope with Legal Issues By Jennifer Colosimo
Events
Roswell Cars & Coffee
3RD SUNDAYS
Roswell Cars & Coffee
Roswell Fiesta Complex
8-11am
Free
Car lovers gather around engines and espresso to swap stories and admire everything from vintage cruisers to modern machines.
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Mahjong Meet Up
2ND AND 4TH FRIDAYS
Mahjong Meet Up
Milton Branch Library
1-3pm
Free
Players of all skill levels gather for friendly games, lively conversation and plenty of tile-clicking excitement.
Open Mic Night
2ND TUESDAYS
Open Mic Night
Alpharetta Branch Library
6-7:30pm
Free
Creativity will take the mic at Alpharetta Library’s monthly Open Mic Night, where performers of every kind—poets, musicians, comedians, even contortionists—will share their talents.
Water Drop Dash 5K
MARCH 21
Water Drop Dash 5K
Chattahoochee Nature Center
8am
Free
This fast, flat run along the river supports water conservation during the Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week and finishes with a family-friendly water festival celebrating sustainability and community spirit.
Abide Women’s Conference 2026
FEB. 7
Abide Women’s Conference 2026
Vision Baptist Missions
10am-2pm
$30
Find inspiration and connection at the Abide Women’s Conference, hosted by Vision Baptist Missions. Attendees will gather for a heartfelt day of fellowship, music and encouragement.
“Fools” by Neil Simon
FEB. 6-15
“Fools” by Neil Simon
Arcadia Theatre
7:30pm, Friday/Saturday; 2pm, Sunday
$22
Laughs take center stage as Arcadia Theatre presents “Fools,” a delightfully absurd comedy about a teacher determined to lift a centuries-old curse from a quirky Russian village.
Drew Lynch
JAN. 22-24
Drew Lynch
Helium Comedy Club
Times Vary
$37
Get ready to laugh out loud as “America’s Got Talent” finalist Drew Lynch brings his sharp wit and heartfelt humor to Helium Comedy Club.
